Mark Ruffalo on The Kids Are Alight

By Peter Bowen On February 05, 2010

Mark Ruffalo, who stars in the recently acquired Focus film The Kids are Alright, directed by Lisa Cholodenko, has had a quite a year. In addition to staring in Kids, Ruffalo made his directorial debut with Sympathy for Delicious (which appeared in Sundance along with The Kids are Alright). Ruffalo speaks with the Hollywood Reporter's Gregg Goldstein about his career, directing, and appearing in Lisa Cholodenko’s comedy. He relates that originally he turned down the part:

THR: Why did you did choose to get involved with The Kids Are All Right?

Ruffalo: That was in July. I read that script and I really liked it but I turned it down -- I thought, I don't know, I don't want to be acting right now -- but it never really left me. It was funny and smart and a nice little break from editing the movie at the time that I shot it -- a quick job. I'm a big fan of Lisa Cholodenko, she's amazing, and Julianne and Annette -- I've always wanted to work with them.